The discovery of new things and the self-reflection that an individual must endure gives the concept of journey its true meaning. There are multiple layers of depth to a journey and everyone undertakes more than one in their lifetimes. It is a period of physical, emotional and psychological change for the individual who takes it, but more than anything, it is the process by which a person undergoes the difficult task of seeking out unknown parts of themselves. Though a journey can manifest itself in many different ways, the end result is ultimately a newfound understanding of one’s self, and wisdom gained from accepting and learning from past experiences. This can be observed through the following texts: Journey to the Interior by Margaret Atwood, The Death of the Bird by A.D Hope and third related text by some author These texts, through use of language and context, thoroughly explore how journeys are ultimately about the challenge of self-reflection. …show more content…
The poem discusses how, as one moves deeper and deeper into the human mind, it seems to branch out into many different directions, each direction as equally daunting and inscrutable as the next. Atwood also manipulates the atmosphere projected by the poem to communicate the state of the persona’s mind and the peril associated with the journey. This is evidenced by the simile “words here are as pointless as calling in a vacant wilderness”, which informs the reader that journeys can be unpleasant and unpredictable. Journey to the Interior, through the plot of the persona navigating a geographical manifestation of their mind, demonstrates how journeys are more than just tracing the dots on a map; they are also an introspective process that comes naturally in the journey of